339 Saints Peter & Paul UOC 8410 West 131st St. Palos Park, IL 60464 Parish Council Howard Brooks Sisterhood of St. Anne Josephine Hobert Church School Director Vacant Church Choir Director George Cepynsky Sr. UOL Harry Oryhon Caregiving Com. Harry Oryhon Seraphim Group Howard Brooks 50/50 Club Michael Gbur Brotherhood of St. Constantine John Policzszuk From the pastor My Dear Parish Family and friends, It seems like only yesterday we celebrated Father s Day. When today is already the first Sunday of July. Parish feast Day Picnic/Festival is fast approaching. In two weeks we will have a great celebration! This year we are going to celebrate 108th years of Parish service to God and His people. I encourage each and every one of you to come and participate in the celebration! Please, invite your family, friends, neighbors and coworkers to join us and share the joy of the Parish Feast. If you won t come and participate who will? You are an integral part of our parish family. Each and every one of us makes this parish community whole. Parish festival is being held not only because of fundraising purposes. It is put together to celebrate the day of the parish. Therefore, let us celebrate this day as a parish family together! Come and enjoy the feast, take an active part in preparation for the celebration. Volunteer for the event, donate towards basket raffle, donate your time, and express new ideas. Be
proactive in the life of our, YOUR Parish Family! The success of the event depends greatly on your participation. Don t think that there is always enough volunteers, there is always someone that will do it. Our parish has been blessed with many hard working and dedicated people. However, many of them have stepped into eternity. Many of hard workers would love to continue working the way they used to for the community, but they are restricted due to their age. It is time for the young generation to step up and not only to enjoy the feast, but also to work with joy at the festal table. Our parish has been known as a small, but vibrant community. Let us continue the legacy of our fathers, founders of this community. We have the resources, we just have to zeal them up. Let us continue building our parish with peace and love to one another. Only with patience and in Christian love, we will succeed. Be attentive to one another. Support one another. Remember, we will be stronger if we maintain unity. This is how the Church was build. The early Christian communities went through persecutions and succeeded, because they kept strong faith in God and supported one another. It is our calling to keep our parish together, welcoming new people in our community, encouraging our family members to pray with us, work with us and celebrate with us! This will guarantee thriving future of our parish. I assure you of remembering you in my prayers and ask you for a kind remembrance in yours, Remaining in the love of Our Lord and God Jesus Christ, Fr. Vasyl Trip to Holy land 2017 This year s Ukrainian Orthodox Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with His Eminence Metropolitan Antony for 11 Days. November 5-15, 2017 Land and Air from Newark $3,395.00 For More Information Contact: Select International Tours at 1 800-842-4842 kristine@select-intl.com www.selectinternationaltours.com 2
339 Today July 2 4th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone three. Apostles' (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed Holy Apostle Jude, the Brother of the Lord (80). St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderworker. Martyr Zosimas the Soldier at Antioch in Pisidia (116). Venerable Paisius the Great of Egypt (400). Venerable John the Solitary of Jerusalem (586). Venerable Paisius the Bulgarian, of Hilandar, Mt. Athos (18th) (Bulgaria). Venerable Zeno, hermit of Egypt (late 4th c.). Holy Myrrh-bearer Mary, mother of the Apostle James (1st c.). Romans 6:18-23 (Epistle) Matthew 8:5-13 (Gospel) Reader of the Hours - open Reader of the Eng. Epist. Ray Fischer Reader of the Ukr. Epist. PM Olenka Saturday July 8 Vespers at 6:00 pm Sunday July 9 5th Sunday after Pentecost. Tone four. Apostles' (Peter & Paul) Fast. Fish Allowed Venerable David of Thessalonica (540). Venerable John, bishop of the Goths in Crimea (ca. 787). The Holy Martyred Brothers John and Paul, and Gallicanus Translation of the relics of St. Brannock (Brynach) of Braunton, England (Celtic & British). Romans 10:1-10 (Epistle) Matthew 8:28-9:1 (Gospel) Romans 5:1-10 Matthew 6:22-33 Reader of the Hours - open Reader of the Eng. Epist. open Reader of the Ukr. Epist. Halyna Kashpar 3
Church School Summer Camp This Year s Church School Camp is going to be for two days. Thursday August 10 & Friday August 11. Please mark your calendars and bring your children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. The camp is free of cost! Pick up registration by the Bulletins. Prayers, fun activities, Magic show. Live animals, learning games, outing to the Red School house. Hours are: from 9:00am 3:30 pm. If needed, the arrangements children can be made to drop of children earlier or pick later pick up. Sisterhood of St. Anne We are in great need of volunteers to help us prepare for the Festival Working days are: Thursday, July 13 8:00am make stuffed cabbage Friday July 14 8:00am make stuffed cabbage Please consider helping us out. Seraphim Group The Next Seraphim group meeting is Wednesday July 12 at we will start the day with Moleben to Sts. Peter and Paul followed by BBQ and celebration of actual Sts. Peter and Paul Feast Day.. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and great company. Join us for a great get together on the second Tuesday of each month. Fun time in the circle of fellow parishioners. Great opportunity to socialize, make friends. For more information see the president of Seraphim Words of Gratitude I would like to express my gratitude to our Church Family for all the cards, good wishes & deeds they have done after my operation & recovery. Love you all and miss you all Wally Podlecki 4
339 Parish Council Thank you to Nina & Vince Gregosanc for generous donation of various food items for the Annual Parish Festival in memory of their Mom Susanna Jemec. Church Festival Sweet table We are asking all bakers to once again help out the Sisterhood of St. Anne by donating baked goods for the parish Festival. Cakes, pies, cookies and cupcakes are all welcome. Last year baked items with fruit fillings sold especially well. Moreover, last year sweet table have beaten all previous records of sales. The sweets you have donated were awesome! Please label your creations. For further information or questions please see Janet Beck or Pat Beck Sweet table chairs. Church Festival Basket Raffle Basket Raffle has been very successful for 5 years in a row. The success of this raffle depends on the support of our parishioners and friends. If you would like to donate gift basket/s or items for gift baskets, please see PM Olenka or Sam Ganske/Hancock Some of the ideas for baskets: Kids basket, lottery basket, bakers basket, dog/ cat treats basket, tea/coffee basket Food themes: Vine basket two bottles of vine, two glasses, bottle opener etc, Italian noodles, spaghetti sauce, green pepper, onion, cheese, candle, wine. Mexican taco mix, hot sauce, tortilla shells, salsa, green pepper, onion, Spanish rice mix, margarita. German sausage, sauerkraut, ham, stone-ground mustard, pretzels, beer. Any kind of basket arrangements. 708-361-5165 New ideas will be greatly appreciated! olenkas5@yahoo.com 5
70th UOL Convention 2017 In memory of our sister Carolyn Sue Beck given by Tony Beck & Susan Ziegler $100.00 Seven Day Vigil Candles God s blessings for good health, happiness & well being for the Oberts family, Anne Bill, Michelle & Nicholas by Anne Oberts. Special Intention for the Oberts family by Anne Oberts For the health of Katherine by Leela Cepynsky For the health of my dear Husband Alexander Piskoun for the health of my dear sons Andrei and Michael Pisjkoun by Ludmila Piskoun For the healh & speedy recovery of Walter Podlecki by Thomas Gbur Happy Birthday, Ted Larson! God grant you many blessed years. We love you today and always. Karen, Nicole & Nathan For the health and speedy recovery and God s blessing of Granddaughter Diana Lang by Alvine & Mike Gbur For the health of my parents Pavlo & Polina in Ukraine by Halyna Kashpar For the health of niece Diana Lange by Tom Gbur For the health of Yvonne Oryhon by Masur Family For the health of Markian Masur by Masur Fmaily Fro the health of Alec Masur by Masur Family For the health of Hannah Masur by Masur Family For the health and quick recovery after the surgery of Toni Marie Klavin by Fr. Vasyl For the health of Katherina Czerniak by Halyna Kashpar For the health and quick recovery of Fr. David by Fr. Vasyl In memory of Russell Skocypec by Carol Redmerski In memory of my dear Father Nikolai Chaika and Father-inlaw Mark Piskoun by Ludmila Piskoun In memory of Grandfathers Joseph Gbur & John Scheiflinger by Thomas Gbur Memory Eternal for our Fathers & Ralatives William Oryhon, Benjamin Lachel, Monte Milton, Michael Patronik, John Patronik, Walter Thorsteins, Paul Lachel by Harry & Yvonne Oryhon 6
339 Church Humor Company Signs In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." At a Tire Shop: Invite us to your next blowout. A Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows." In a Nonsmoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action." Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment." On a Church's Billboard: "7 days without God makes one weak." Building Find Daonations In memory of Russell Skocypec by Stanley & Karen Jakubczak & Walter & Ann Podlecki $50.00 In memory of Brother-in-law & uncle Steve Gulick. Memory Eternal by Stanley & Karen Jakubczak & Walter & Ann Podlecki $50.00 Prayer Corner for the Month of June We ask all of you to remember in your prayers the following individuals, who are in need of God's healing and grace: Howard Brooks, Wally and Ann Podlecki, Alexandra Pawlenko, Valentina Schacht, Susan Hendrixson, Rayan, Dean Manson, Vera Beggs, Pavlo & Polina, Barbara Patronik, Elias, Roxana, Irene, Katheryna Czerniak, Lilian Cepynsky, Josephine Hobert, Anthony Bendy, Katie Bruce, Maria Omelian, Patti Faye, Toni Marie Klavin, Hazel Gardiner, Michael Kimak, Yuriy Zmysly, Paul Jr & Dorothy Seliga, Wolodymer Kashpar, Nick Kapusta, Priest Vasyl Dovhan, Priest David Clooney, Frankie, Zachary, Alexander, Paul, Dolores. If there is anyone who is in need of prayers, and you want to add them to the prayer corner, please notify Fr. Vasyl. If you would like me to visit with the Sacraments of the Holy Confession and Eucharist, please call the rectory to set up an appointment. I will gladly visit everyone Fr. Vasyl 7
Coffee Hour Schedule Today Dr. Gayle Woloschak & Elias Gordon (Lenten) July 9 -- Andrii and Julia Sydorenko (Lenten) July 16 -- ANNUAL PARISH PICNIC July 23 -- John & Leona Jaksich July 30 Ludmila Piskoun and Olga Piskoun If you would like to volunteer for the Coffee Hour or need to change your scheduled date, please see Dr. Harry Oryhon call 708-301-5565 or email harrymolars@aol.com Save the Date Sunday July 16, 2017 Parish Feast Day Festival Come and participate: Festal Divine Liturgy 9:30am followed by Festival. Sign up to volunteer at the Festival. Different Positions available. Sign up Sheets to work at the Festival are placed in the Hall by the coffee table. Sign up today! Bible & Faith Study Group Next Bible Study group meeting is Wednesday July 5 at 6:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the study, please see Fr. Vasyl Save the Date. Come and participate Parish Feast Day and Festival -Sunday July 16, 2017 Join us in prayer, work and celebration. Sign up Sheets to work at the Festival is placed in the Hall by the coffee table. Sign up today! Volunteer to set up or to run the Festival. Volunteer to set up or to run the Festival. Support your parish. Purchase Cash Raffle tickets today! You can win: First Prize -$5000.00; Second Prize - $1000.00; Third Price - $500.00. Only 200 tickets will be sold! One ticket -$100.00 Don t miss out on the great opportunity! You can share the cost of the ticket with your friends, coworkers. Purchasing the tickets, you support our parish! All the proceeds benefit our parish. For more info see Dr. Harry Oryhon. 8